3. References and ToolsTeaching Access and Location: Bibliographic Instruction

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Table of Contents

1. Policy

2. Procedures

3. References and Tools

4. Annotated Bibliography

Policy:

In order to ensure that students at Anytown Elementary School library are able to locate and access information and materials, they will receive bibliographic instruction: understanding the Dewey Decimal Classification System and how to utilize the library's OPAC.

Procedures:

• Visual guides to aid in the use of the OPAC should be posted by first day of school
• Visual guides to aid in the locating of materials by Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) should be posted by the first day of school
• Basic instruction of the OPAC, such as how to do a basic catalog search, should begin in September
• Lessons on the DDC should be located and modified if necessary; original lesson creation is also encouraged
• Instruction of the ten divisions of the DDC should begin in October.
• Lessons on the features of the OPAC should be located and modified if necessary; original lesson creation is also encouraged
• Advanced instruction of the OPAC should begin in December (grades 5 and up)
• Advanced instruction of the DDC should begin in February (grades 5 and up)
• Lessons taught should be archived with notes for improvement for later use
• Student volunteers should use acquired knowledge of DDC to help re-shelve books (grades 5 and up)
• Keep portfolio of student progress of learned skills.
• Practice opportunities should be provided for using the features of the OPAC from January to June
• Practice opportunities should be provided in finding materials based on DDC from February to June

References and Tools:

The following are some professional articles to assist the librarian with bibliographic instruction:









Worksheet based activity idea to provide practice in matching topic with Dewey Decimal numbers


Activity idea to introduce Dewey Decimal Classification suitable for grades 1-2


Activity idea to familiarize students with location of different call numbers in the library


Lesson idea to familiarize students with the features of the online catalog


Activity idea to help students locate resources in the library more independently


Activity idea that practices use of the OPAC and DDC


Article which discusses using DDC to encourage deeper thought on current social issues

Using the OPAC
This site provides suggested OPAC skills and levels for each skill for grades 1-8. A link to suggested activities is also provided.

Dewey Decimal Hotlist for Librarians
This site contains links to DDC lists, URL's by Dewey number, WebQuests, tutorials, and professional resources. The resources serve a variety of academic levels and needs.

LM_NET Dewey Decimal System Wiki
This wiki contains many printable documents, such as brochures, posters and games. There are also lesson ideas and presentations to teach the DDC.

Useful Tools & Resources
St. Joseph's School Library web page contains lessons and resources for teaching both the DDC and OPAC.


DDC Lessons created by fellow students in LSC 5521-Spring 2011


OPAC Lessons created by fellow students in LSC 5521-Spring 2011

Annotated Bibliography;